B (A Local Authority) v RM and Others: FD 15 Oct 2010

The court was asked whether and if so, on what basis a Court considering an application for a care order in respect of a young person with lifelong disabilities should transfer the case to the Court of Protection to be dealt with under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005, rather than the Children Act, 1989.

Judges:

Hedley J

Citations:

[2010] EWHC B31 (Fam)

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children Act 1989

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children, Health

Updated: 16 August 2022; Ref: scu.430387